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Find special needs caregivers in Gaston, SC that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gaston, SC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Gaston, SC

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Rasheba S.


Gaston, SC

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rasheba! I've always had a natural connection with children, and working with them has become one of the most rewarding parts of my life. With experience as a teacher, coach, and proud godmother and aunt to twins I offer a well rounded, hands on approach to nurturing young minds - including experience working with...
Rasheba can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rasheba was great! We hired her for help with our 3 month old while we went on our first real date night since the new born era. She was punctual, followed all our instructions and our son was completely safe in her care. We would definitely hire her again!"

Matthew L.

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Ashley M.


Gaston, SC

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I work as a pediatric dental assistant so I work with kids, including special needs. I have 2 daughters ages 8 and 9. I love working with kids. I am CPR certified. I am comfortable with all ages of kids, including infants and toddlers.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have special needs experience primarily with younger children and some adult. I have cared for children with ADD/ADHD, down syndrome, developmental delays, and heart conditions. Along with this, I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 7.
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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been caregiving for 12+ years and I also have a 5-year-old daughter of my own (and a baby boy on the way)! I love animals (we have 4 dogs). I have cared for many families' children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged, and special needs teens/adults. I am a type 1 diabetic and I am...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????"

Maggie P.

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Carey O.


West Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Columbia Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position

Being a nanny has been a really rewarding experience for me. I've had the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and help them learn, grow, and develop. I've always loved kids and have been babysitting for family friends and people from my church since I was 12 years old. After high school, I worked in an office...
Carey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much...

Kirstin O.

I have a profile on care. com under the title of Special Needs. I currently care for- a 75-year-old lady with alzheimer's- she lives in my home. I have a 2025 Toyota Corolla to drive to appointments.
Audrey can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
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Paola F.


West Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm from Colombia. I'm a nurse. I worked in a hospital in my country for several years. I have experience with adults and children. Thank you
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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

I have 20 plus years experience with children and adults of all ages. I work for a local long term family for 19 years and have also worked ambulatory and chair bound patients. I love helping care for all individuals. Feel God has blessed me with this gift and have made a promise to always do my best.
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Shanna M.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a friendly Licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years experience. I have experience with adults & children. I have private duty nursing experience, worked in a busy medical office, & worked with school children. I also have experience with special needs. I am a mother of 2 children looking for part time work. My schedule is...
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Jack H.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Older Caregiver

My name is Jack . I am an older caregiver that has many years experience caring for family members, friends, and professional clients. I enjoy private duty work. I have worked with mostly gentlemen in their homes. Also, I have hospice, facility, medication, diabetic, tube feeding, wound care experience.
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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience with special needs children and adults, geriatric patients with total care, dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy working with all ages and have many added skills achieved though out the years, namely phlebotomy, trach care, insulin injection and blood sugar checks and medication...
Tanja can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Krystal W.


Lexington, SC

$21-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of 3, have experience with special needs and know how important finding great care is! I enjoy being outside, doing hands on activities and light housework. If you need a different time then what I offer please reach out!
Krystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Micaiah M.


West Columbia, SC

$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Welcome!!

Hi! I'm Micaiah, a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a strong belief in the power of kindness and empathy. My journey into caregiving began from teacher Sunday school when I was 13 years old. I realized that I passion to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. I have dedicated 10+ years of my life to...
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Presbyterian College with a degree in psychology. I have also taken special education and other classes such as child and adolescent psychology. I have friends who have disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, so I have experience interacting with and befriending individuals who have...
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Kristi C.


Lexington, SC

$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/CNA

I have cared for children with special needs and adults through caregiving agencies. I make sure to provide the best care and companion to my clients and child. Bathing, dressing, feeding and I have done feeding tubes on a child. I have had experience with Hoyer lifts as well with a child and adult. My husband has mild cerebral...
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Audrey C.


West Columbia, SC

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Specials Needs Assistant/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am semi- retired. I am currently seeking to care for older children- 4 years and older. Special needs children are my passion but love ALL children. I have 12 years experience caring for special needs children, mainly in the school system. I also have over 30 years experience babysitting, teaching children classes and taking...

Julianna C.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello everyone. I am Julianna who is a grad student at University. I am currently working, going to school, and doing an internship so my schedule is a little tight. However, I have a heart for animals, kids, and special needs. Each deserve to be loved and cared for by giving them the attention they need.

Rayola M.


Lexington, SC

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Elderly Caregiver Available For Part Time Work

I worked for a home health care agency for 1 year as a personal care attendant, letter of reference on request. My duties included but where not limited to: companion care, cooking, shopping, assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, organizing, taking to appointment, walking pets and hospice care. I have cared for a...
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Sheila M.


Columbia, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have had the opportunity of working with special ed autistic children in the school system as well as in private duty homes. I Have worked with all populations of special needs as well as caring for the elderly with illness and ailments, of all and truly found it to be very rewarding. I have been a CNA for 15 years and have...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gaston, SC

Rasheba S.

5.0

Rasheba was great! We hired her for help with our 3 month old while we went on our first real date night since the new born era. She was punctual, followed all our instructions and our son was completely safe in her care. We would definitely hire her again!

- Matthew L.

Jill Y.

5.0

Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????

- Maggie P.

Carey O.

5.0

Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much from watching her that I've been able...

- Kirstin O.

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